Anatomical Position, Terminologies (Directional Terms, Planes), fundamental biological concepts like Cells and Tissues, and a comprehensive study of the Eleven Organ Systems, such as the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, and integumentary systems. Advanced topics also cover Histology, Embryology, Clinical Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, and Surface Anatomy.
Human body systems
Students of gross anatomy learn about the major systems of the body.
There are 11 organ systems in the human body:
the skeletal system
the muscular system
the lymphatic system
the respiratory system
the digestive system
the nervous system, including the central and autonomic systems
the endocrine system, which regulates hormone production
the cardiovascular system, including the heart
the urinary system
the reproductive system
the integumentary system, which includes the skin, hair, and nails, among other areas.
Body Planes:
Imaginary flat surfaces that divide the body, including the sagittal (dividing left and right), frontal/coronal (dividing front and back), and transverse (dividing top and bottom) planes.
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